SERIES & GRADE:

POSITION INFORMATION:

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

DUTY LOCATIONS:

WHO MAY APPLY:

US Citizens and Status Candidates

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Not Applicable

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

Find Solutions to Agricultural Problems that Affect Americans Every Day, From Field to Table

The incumbent performs trade work in support of an agricultural campus-like setting including: research laboratories, office structures, a grain elevator, chemical storage and maintenance facilities, an insectary, and milling facility. As needed, the incumbent will also support ground maintenance activities such as lawn care and snow removal.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

You MUST Be A U.S. Citizen To Apply For This Position

Suitable For Federal Employment, Determined By A Background Investigation

Males Born After 12/31/59 MUST Be Registered With Selective Service

A Pre-Employment Physical Is Required

DUTIES:

The primary trades involve heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing. The incumbent is expected to provide diagnositic and preventive maintenance services, and repair of the following systems: mechanical, chiller, hot water and steam boiler, electrical, digital control, building, vacuum, compressed air, deionized water, and fire and security alarms. Electrical work includes operation and maintenance of series, parallel, and compound circuits for single and multiple phase alternating currents. The work also requires: functioning as a liaison with contractors hired to repair and service various operating systems, conducting fire safety checks, inspections, and investigations, and maintaining records and logs and creating maintenance and repair reports. The incumbent may be asked to use carpentry and painting skills to support maintaining interior and exterior appearances and grounds maintenance and upkeep; which includes snow removal. The work to be performed requires driving pick-up trucks and using pull-behind trailers.

Working Conditions and Other Considerations:

A Pre-Employment Physical Is Required.

Work requires standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and using ladders and scaffoldings; there is occasional work in uncomfortable or tiring positions, and the incumbent is expected to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Outdoor work is conducted prevailing weather; the incumbent will be exposed to chemical hazards, dirt, dust, noise, and insects and must observe safety and security regulations as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties required. Applicants will be rated in accordance with their knowledge and skill in the job elements listed below.

Element 1: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-Out Element)

Supplemental Questionnaire: All applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire found below. Applicants who fail to complete and return the questionnaire with their other application materials will not receive further consideration.

Supplemental QUESTIONNAIRE

Maintenance Mechanic

WG-4749-10

Element 1: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)

1) Use the numbers below to describe your level of experience in the following areas:

1 - Advanced Journeyman/Expert Professional

2 - Journeyman

3 - Somewhat Experienced

4 - Limited Experience

5 - Trainee / Apprentice

6 - No Experience

____ Heating

____ Cooling

____ Electrical Systems

____ Plumbing

2) Do you select the type of equipment, material, or tools to be used for a particular task or does your supervisor tell you what to use?

3) Use the numbers and letters below to describe: 1) Your level of experience in each area; and 2) the supervision you receive when performing the work.

1 - Expert

2 - Journeyman

3 - Somewhat Experienced

4 - Limited Experience

5 - No Experience

A  Close supervision

B  Technical supervision

C  General Supervision

D  No supervision (expert)

______ Install, maintain, and troubleshoot building mechnical systems; must be able to operate, repair, and maintain hot water boilers and related systems.

______ Install, modify, maintain, and repair new and existing electrical circuits, systems and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment  which includes an emergency generator and fire/sprinkler alarm.

______ Diagnostic equipment  such as psychometers, refractometers, and tachometers

Do you have a valid State issued drivers license? _____ Yes _____ No

Are you willing to respond to call-back work; this includes returning to the Location to respond to automated system failures? You would be required to be available as needed and provide contact information where you can be reached. ____ Yes _____ No

I certify that the above statements made in this form are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith.

_________________________________ _______________

Signature Date

All Qualification Requirements MUST Be Met By The Closing Date Of This Vacancy Announcement.

Applicants Must Be Available To Report For Duty At The Time A Selection Is Made. Selections Are Typically Made Within 30 Days Of The Closing Date Of The Vacancy Announcement.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

The Agricultural Research Service uses a category rating process. Based on evaluation of all written materials submitted in application for the position, you will be determined to be Ineligible if you do not meet eligibility and/or minimum qualifications criteria; Eligible if you meet all eligibility and minimum qualifications criteria; OR Quality if you meet quality criteria in addition to eligibility and minimum qualifications criteria.

OTHER INFORMATION:

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point Veterans' Preference, you MUST attach Member 4 copy of your DD-214. If you are claiming10-point Veterans' Preference, you MUST attach an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference plus the proof required by that form.

Qualified candidates eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) will be considered. VEOA eligibles are preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of active service. Veterans who are released under honorable conditions shortly before completing a 3-year tour are also eligible.

Status candidates who wish to be considered under both alternative merit promotion and non-status competitive examining must submit two complete applications when the position is open to both status and non-status candidates. When only one application is received, it will be considered under alternative merit promotion procedures.

Displaced/Surplus Employees: Individuals eligible under the USDA Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area will be considered well qualified if they meet basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors, and are rated in the Quality Category as described in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. Employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent performance rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location. Click here for additional information on CTAP and ICTAP.

Financial Disclosure Requirement: Federal employees are subject to prohibitions against officially dealing with outside organizations in which they have a financial interest. If hired for this position, you may be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of the effective date of your appointment and annually thereafter.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or have questions regarding reasonable accommodation and/or accessibility for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Disability Program Manager on 202-720-6161 or through the DC Relay Service on 202-855-1234 (TDD).

False statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; may be fired after beginning work; or may be fined or jailed.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed, to the appropriate address and/or facsimile number listed below, but they Must BeReceived By 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, February 24, 2014.

If sending your application as an attachment to an email, do not send zipped files. They will be removed in accordance with standard electronic security procedures. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received in the Human Resources Division on or before closing date.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will be notified by mail once your application is received. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified or your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.